Glass Box in DC

A contemporary restaurant remodel project that received both the 2017 Award of Merit from the Washington DC AIA and the 2017 Pacific Coast Gold Nugget Grand Prize. The restaurant features electrochromic glass which can change from pitch black to ultra clear with the flip of the switch. The glass was essential in achieving a clean look while avoiding heat gain and preserving views to the historic National Post Office Courtyard. I served as the project architect, and took the project from initial concept stages through construction and closeout.

Remodel in Sea Cliff

This Sea Cliff home was originally built in 1946, and had suffered from water damage and dry rot throughout its history. The owner had a desire to update the home with a more modern aesthetic. We replaced three existing columns with a long-span header, which allowed for the installation of a 12ft continuous operable sliding door panel. Laser cut powder coated aluminum panels serve as a shade canopy across the face of the building. The redwood siding came from Arborica, a master sawyer and provider of salvaged lumber in the Bay Area. I served as the construction Project Manager, and oversaw the entire construction process.

Solid Elm Blocks

These two solid pieces were built for a new hotel in San Francisco. The larger of the two pieces weighs in at 1600lbs, and by counting the growth rings, I found that it is older than 106 years! Stop by the hotel lobby at the Hyatt Place at 701 3rd St to see it in person if you wish. I am always looking to add custom wood furniture pieces to my portfolio, so please reach out if you are in the market!

Cedar Communal Table

This 10ft long outdoor communal table was completed in 2018 and is currently installed in a hotel in downtown San Francisco. The table features 3” deep hand-cut traditional japanese dovetail joints, complete with an inlaid powdercoated aluminum beam at top and bottom. I am always looking to add custom wood furniture pieces to my portfolio, so please reach out if you are in the market!

Hyatt in SF

A new LEED-Platinum ground-up high-rise hotel within a block of the Giant’s stadium. This high-rise hotel features a high performance insulated rainscreen facade, two vegetated passive green roofs, and a greywater reuse system. The entire structure (down to every nut and bolt) was modeled and prefabricated prior to arriving on site. The building features three of my custom furniture pieces, as well as a contemporary acrylic sculpture by Napa artist Gordon Heuther. I served as the project architect for the $50 million structure, and took the project from initial design iterations through construction.

Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel

The existing hotel on this site suffered from a drab 1960’s aesthetic, and so our challenge was to refresh and modernize the facade and update all of the rooms. The interior designer had a wild idea to install a ship’s mast in front of the building, as well as a series of oversized carnival games and sculptures in the courtyard. We added a series of new-build suites that feature uninterrupted Northern views of the Bay. As the project architect, I provided construction details, and ushered the project through SF planning, permitting, and construction inspection.

Oakland Hills Remodel

This 3 bath/3bed remodel in the Oakland Hills is currently under construction. The existing top floor is composed of four small, tightly spaced bedrooms. In order to open up the space and create a central lounge, we eliminated two of the bedrooms and will install a large uninterrupted 10ft window. Anticipated date of completion: Summer 2019

Hamptons House #1

This 4000sf home remodel is located in a rural part of The Hamptons, and the owners desired to keep the existing farm house in place. Our addition was built in a contemporary style to contrast the traditional farmhouse aesthetic. We structured the addition based on the existing floor heights of the farmhouse, which made for a composition on the facade that reflected the history of the overall structure.

Humboldt Visitor Center

This competition is held annually as a 4-day charette. The program for 2018 was a Marine Mammal Rehabilitation center in Humboldt County. The proposed design includes treatment pens on either side of a wild garden. The site is encapsulated with a large corrugated copper roof with a single elliptical oculus in the center. The orientation of the building attempts to highlight the natural qualities of the site to create a serene environment where visitor’s can contemplate the state of the world’s oceans. My entry was shortlisted to the top 4 nominees.

15th St Remodel San Francisco

This 3 bath/3bed remodel in San Francisco is currently underway. The existing load bearing wall at the current kitchen will be removed and replaced with a steel header to open up the space. In addition to a seismic upgrade, a western-facing master bath will be added to the top level. Anticipated date of completion: Summer 2019

Hamptons House #2

This 3000sf oceanfront home was developed from the ground-up as a second home for a family in The Hamptons. The crisp finishes and contemporary lines are understated which allows the visitor to focus their attention on the framed views of the surrounding nature. Under the direction of the esteemed architecture firm of Smith and Thompson, I developed design alternatives and developed a construction set for permitting.

Black Walnut Coffee Table

This solid live-edge walnut salvaged slab was one of 13 pieces that I built in 2015. The species is California Claro Walnut, and this slab was air-dried for three years, and kiln dried to a moisture content of 7%. I am always looking to add custom wood furniture pieces to my portfolio, so please reach out if you are in the market!

Slab Supplier: Glenn Holsworth

Greenwall Installation

The client for this installation gave us quite a bit of artistic freedom and only requested a mural, a place for taxidermy and a green wall that would accommodate 30 plants. The solution that we developed was a simple series of planter pots fasted to a dry-erase board with zipties. Above the greenwall and taxidermy is a mural composed exclusively of Talking Heads lyrics.

Skyscraper in Portland

This speculative project studies three options for a master plan around the Morrison Bridge in Portland, Oregon. The first of the three studies involves a new sculptural highrise at the base of the bridge, while the other two explore a variety of dense mixed uses all on one site. The site is currently slated to become The James Beard Public Market.

Farmless Market

This competition is held annually as a 4-day charette. The program for 2011 was a farmer’s market in Whittier, California. The proposed solution is a zero-carbon footprint marketplace dubbed a Farmless Market. The food to be sold at the market is grown on site, with hyper-efficient hydroponic growing methods. This set up eliminates the need for the food to be transported, and can be grown anywhere regardless of climate or soil conditions. My entry was shortlisted to the top four nominees.

Cedar Slab Wall Art

This wall art piece was created from a 100+ year old Deodar Cedar Tree. The tree fell naturally and was salvaged by Evan Shively of Arborica Marin. Each square measures 10” by 10”, and is 3” thick. The piece is hung with no visible fasteners to create a minimal design aesthetic.

Slab Chandelier

This old-growth redwood burl slab was repurposed as a chandelier, with chrome-dipped LED uplighting to highlight the natural figuring of the wood. The piece was installed over an existing breakfast bar in a condominium in San Francisco. I am always looking to add custom wood furniture pieces to my portfolio, so please reach out if you are in the market!

Accent Table

This solid salvaged Black Acacia accent table was one of 13 pieces that I built in 2015. This slab was air-dried for three years, and kiln dried to a moisture content of 7%. I am always looking to add custom wood furniture pieces to my portfolio, so please reach out if you are in the market!